Francoise Bedel
Dis, "Vin Secret" Champagne Blend
Champagne, France
Clunky mousse that was more than forgiven due to the golden color and flavor. Rich and hedonistic.
Clunky mousse that was more than forgiven due to the golden color and flavor. Rich and hedonistic.
Jul 25th, 2018
Disgorgement: March 2014
Time on Lees: 7 Years
We adore the nose on this one, just like freshly proofing bread every time. The blend is 80% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay with 5% Pinot Noir. (Lot DB050314)
As the bottle warms a cooked/toasty pear note really starts showing. On the palate there is fig, dried ginger and dried lemon zest with honeyed pear. This wine evolves tremendously as it warms, when you can't reach the slightly chilled bottle for a refill because you have a sleepy kitten on your lap.
Disgorgement: March 2014
Time on Lees: 7 Years
We adore the nose on this one, just like freshly proofing bread every time. The blend is 80% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay with 5% Pinot Noir. (Lot DB050314)
As the bottle warms a cooked/toasty pear note really starts showing. On the palate there is fig, dried ginger and dried lemon zest with honeyed pear. This wine evolves tremendously as it warms, when you can't reach the slightly chilled bottle for a refill because you have a sleepy kitten on your lap.
75% PM, 20% PN and 5% Ch. 2013 Harvest with disgorgement in 2018. Meunier seems to become a grape that is taken more seriously than in former times, and rightfully so. Generally speaking, I still prefer BdB however.
75% PM, 20% PN and 5% Ch. 2013 Harvest with disgorgement in 2018. Meunier seems to become a grape that is taken more seriously than in former times, and rightfully so. Generally speaking, I still prefer BdB however.
Dec 17th, 2022
Very dry but deliciously flavorful. Crisp, tasty, and great to celebrate my engagement with. Long, lingering minerality.
Very dry but deliciously flavorful. Crisp, tasty, and great to celebrate my engagement with. Long, lingering minerality.
Dec 23rd, 2020
It was refreshing but not all that.
It was refreshing but not all that.
Jul 13th, 2019
Super bready, yeasty, touch of honey, some cantaloupe
Super bready, yeasty, touch of honey, some cantaloupe
May 29th, 2017